When it comes to love, Fuller House star Candace Cameron Bure has it all figured out. Her life mirrors her character D.J. Tanner's in many ways—especially the part about being surrounded by love. Candace, the beloved Hallmark queen, tied the knot with her husband, Valeri Bure, back in 1996. And let me tell you, these two have been smitten ever since. So, if you're curious about the man who captured Candace's heart, keep reading!

Meet the Man Behind the Magic: Valeri Bure

Let’s rewind to 1987 when Candace first stole America’s hearts on Full House. By 1994, she was already making waves in Hollywood, but little did she know that love was just around the corner. It all started at the 3rd Annual Rock’n the Puck Celebrity Hockey Game, where fate brought her face-to-face with her future husband, Valeri Bure. Now, picture this: Candace, along with her Full House costars Bob Saget, Dave Coulier, and Lori Loughlin, attended the game. And guess what? Valeri was skating on the ice like a dream. Candace was instantly captivated, and who could blame her?

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Valeri, originally from Russia, moved to the U.S. a few years before meeting Candace. He played in the NHL for teams like the Montreal Canadiens and Calgary Flames before an injury ended his career with the Los Angeles Kings in 2004. Interestingly, his brother, Pavel Bure, also made a name for himself in the NHL. Thanks to Dave Coulier, Candace was introduced to Valeri after the game, and the rest, as they say, is history.

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In a 2007 interview on Today, Candace revealed a fun fact about Valeri: he was already a fan of hers before they met. "He would watch Full House because it helped him learn English," she said, sharing how their connection grew stronger over time.

The Secret to 26 Years of Happy Marriage

Fast forward two years after their first meeting, and Candace and Valeri said "I do." Their marriage has only grown stronger over the years, celebrating their 26th wedding anniversary in June 2022. So, what’s their secret? In a December 2020 interview with Closer, Candace spilled the beans. "Keep it fun and flirty," she advised. And let’s not forget, she also credited "great sex" as a key ingredient to keeping the spark alive.

But it’s not just about romance—it’s about making time for each other. "We always have dinner or something once a week by ourselves," Candace explained. "Or we’ll go for a walk and just talk. Those things are important. You can’t let life get so busy that you don’t spend intentional time with your spouse."

Family Ties: Candace and Valeri’s Beautiful Brood

Valeri and Candace are the proud parents of three amazing children. Their firstborn, daughter Natasha, arrived in 1998. Natasha followed in her mom’s footsteps, venturing into acting and performing. She even auditioned for The Voice in 2016 and later penned her first book, Let’s Be Real: Living Life as an Open and Honest You, in 2017.

Their second child, Lev, was born in 2000. Lev, a Los Angeles-based preacher, got engaged in August 2020 to his longtime love, Taylor. Unfortunately, as Candace revealed in an April 2021 interview with Us Weekly, the couple called off their engagement.

The couple’s youngest child, son Maksim, was born in 2002. Like his dad, Maksim has a passion for ice hockey and dreams of one day joining the NHL.